Shankar Kurgod
About Shankar Kurgod
Shankar Kurgod is a Process Engineer with a Master's degree in Automotive Engineering from RWTH Aachen. He has over ten years of experience in the automotive industry, currently working at Polytec Composites GmbH & Co. KG, and has expertise in composite surface finishes and molding techniques.
Work at Daimler
Shankar Kurgod worked at Daimler AG as a Masterand for a duration of five months in Sindelfingen from 2012 to 2013. During this time, he gained experience in the automotive industry, contributing to various projects and processes within the organization.
Current Role at Polytec Composites
Since 2014, Shankar Kurgod has been employed as a Process Engineer at Polytec Composites GmbH & Co. KG in Kraichtal-Gochsheim. With a tenure of ten years, he focuses on enhancing manufacturing processes and improving product quality in the field of composite materials.
Education and Expertise
Shankar Kurgod holds a Master's degree in Kraftfahrzeug Technik from Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen), where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from VTU Belgaum, Karnataka, India, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in automotive exterior composite class A surface finish and knowledge in powder in mold coating processes.
Specialization in Molding Techniques
Shankar Kurgod specializes in SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) and compression molding techniques. His expertise in these areas contributes to advancements in the production and quality of composite materials, particularly in the automotive sector.